A search and rescue team comprising the Guyana Defence Force Special Forces and air navigation services personnel of the GCAA departed Timehri for Aricheng at 11:30am. A fixed aircraft and a helicopter were dispatched with the search and rescue team.

Capt. Bernard Singh was safely rescued and he only suffered minor injuries, the GCCA reported.

He was able to walk with the search and rescue team to Aricheng airstrip in preparation for departure to Ogle. The rescue flight departed at 4:13pm and was estimated to arrive at Ogle at 5:10pm.

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